DEARBORN – Gino Polidori, who served Dearborn as a city councilman, a state representative and its longtime fire chief, passed away Jan. 26 in Dearborn. He was 72. At 32 years old when he was sworn in Dec. 27, 1973, Polidori was the youngest person to be appointed Dearborn fire chief. He also became the longest serving fire chief when he retired June 25, 1996 having served under Mayors Orville Hubbard, John O’Reilly Sr. and Michael Guido. Following his departure from the Fire Department, Polidori was elected to the Dearborn … [Read more...] about Gino Polidori, former fire chief, elected official, remembered for service to Dearborn
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Tigers Caravan stops in Dearborn
Photo by Bob Oliver Detroit Tigers Miguel Cabrera (third from left), Alex Avila and Daniel Fields share a laugh with a group of children who were invited to the stage to play a game of Pictionary during the Tigers Winter Caravan stop at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center Thursday. The three players were part of the group of eight Tigers at the event, which is part of the team’s annual pre-season tour of the region to build up baseball excitement for fans of all ages. … [Read more...] about Tigers Caravan stops in Dearborn
Fifth annual event spotlights harder-to-adopt animals
Love Me Because Photo by Gabriel Goodwin Patti Christie, owner of Hood’s Do-It Best Hardware, 1844 Ford Ave., holds up a sweater the Love Me Because committee will sell during its Feb. 8 pet adoption event. The Love Me Because committee is part of Precious Animal Welfare Society of Michigan, which cares for and adopts out special needs animals to willing new owners. Christie said the committee is looking for “special people to love these special souls.” The sweaters are $10 and there will be shirts available for $8. The proceeds … [Read more...] about Fifth annual event spotlights harder-to-adopt animals
Tale of 2 cities; Mayors talk collaboration at chamber of commerce lunch
Photo by Bob Oliver Dearborn Mayor John O'Reilly Jr. (right) speaks during the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce's Business Builder Event Jan. 14 at Dearborn Hills Golf Course. O'Reilly was joined by Dearborn Heights Mayor Dan Paletko, and both discussed their cities' finances and how they plan to work together to improve services for both cities moving forward. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — The mayors of Dearborn and Dearborn Heights agreed that cities need to merge select services in order to operate more … [Read more...] about Tale of 2 cities; Mayors talk collaboration at chamber of commerce lunch
Hinjosa plans mission to epicenter of trafficking world
Cop fights human trafficking Photo by Gabriel Goodwin Melvindale Police Cpl. Rolando Hinjosa explainins the premise of “Nefarious: Merchant of Souls” to a group of people before they watch the documentary about human trafficking. The 90-minute documentary featured interviews of human trafficking victims and chronicled the events surrounding their experiences. The documentary was shown at the Woodhaven Emagine Theatre Wednesday and was presented by Soroptimist International of Trenton Area. The club said it sold 140 tickets to the … [Read more...] about Hinjosa plans mission to epicenter of trafficking world
Free tickets available for Tigers Winter Caravan Kids Rally Jan. 23
Photo courtesy of the city of Dearborn The Detroit Tigers mascot, Paws, will be among the celebrities at the Tigers Winter Caravan Jan. 23 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. Get your free tickets now at the Box Office in order to attend the event. DEARBORN – A limited number of free tickets are available for the Tigers Kids Rally at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center Jan. 23 as part of the 2014 Detroit Tigers Winter Caravan. Tickets can be picked up, while supplies last, at the Ford Center box … [Read more...] about Free tickets available for Tigers Winter Caravan Kids Rally Jan. 23
First meeting for new councilors
Photo by Bob Oliver Dearborn City Council President Susan Dabaja (left) and Councilman Mike Sareini get their first experiences as members of the new city council during the Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday. Dabaja received the most votes during the November general election while Sareini had the third most. Their first regular council meeting is scheduled to be Tuesday and both will serve until December 2017. … [Read more...] about First meeting for new councilors
Making the best of snow days
Photo by Sue Suchyta Area residents found different ways to weather the snowstorm and Arctic plunge that followed last week. Whether it was catching up on homework, helping shovel out neighbors or testing your mettle against 40-degree-below-zero wind chill, people found ways to endure. To see how several people passed the time. … [Read more...] about Making the best of snow days
Trash pickup delayed at least one day due to severe winter weather
Residents should leave carts at the curb until they are serviced DEARBORN – Trash and recycling collection in Dearborn will be delayed by at least one day the week of Jan. 6-10 because of severe weather conditions. Residents are advised to put out their trash and recycling carts one day after their normal pickup day. The collection delay may be longer than one day. Residents should leave out their trash and recycling carts until their home has been serviced. It could be as long as a 48-hour delay. Carts should be placed … [Read more...] about Trash pickup delayed at least one day due to severe winter weather
A look back: July through December
Photo by Scott Bewick Dearborn police officers and helpers prepare to search the railroad tracks that run through the woods just south of Michigan Avenue for evidence after finding the body of Brenna Kathleen Machus was discovered July 18. Machus was one of two west Dearborn Family Dollar employees killed in mid-July. Lavere Bryant of Dearborn was later arrested for Machus’ murder as well as that of Joseph Orlando. By BOB OLIVER Times-Herald Newspapers DEARBORN — Last week we reviewed the most important local stories of the … [Read more...] about A look back: July through December